Centimetre
Centimetre
A centimetre (American spelling: centimeter, abbreviation: cm) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one hundredth of a metre, the current SI base unit of length.
Pronunciation
- UK: /ˈsɛntɪmiːtər/
- US: /ˈsɛntɪˌmiːtər/
Etymology
The word centimetre is derived from the Latin centum, meaning "hundred" and metrum, the original Greek term for measure. It is now a derived unit for length in the metric system, used widely in science and everyday life.
Usage
Centimetres are used daily worldwide for many things such as measuring height, length, width and depth. It is a common unit of measurement that is easy to understand and use. In the medical field, centimetres are used to measure body dimensions and quantify the size of objects or lesions on imaging studies.
Related Terms
- Millimetre: A millimetre (mm) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousandth of a metre.
- Metre: The metre (m) is the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI).
- Kilometre: A kilometre (km) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousand metres.
- Decimetre: A decimetre (dm) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one tenth of a metre.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Centimetre
- Wikipedia's article - Centimetre
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